A Sad Announcement

[on_the_edge]

A truly sad loss for everyone. I'm very sorry to hear this. May Gus RIP. I hope that all who had the privilege of knowing him even just a little bit find some solace in the fact that he lived a good life filled with the love of family and friends, that he will be sorely missed, and that he is now unquestionably in a better place. My deepest condolences to you, Elliott, and his family.

 

[mrknife]

My condolences Blues , I remember that name from the good old days! May he rest in peace.

 

[ea42]

Wow this is really shocking news. Gus was a wonderful moderator and a great forumite as well. Those days were definitely memorable times. Rest in Peace Gus and my condolences to you Elliott. Loosing friends is like losing family.

Eric

 

[MolokaiRider]

Blessings, prayers, and aloha sent.

May he now be walking with our Creator.

 

[KentuckyBlackBird]

Our close friends give us the gifts of courage, strength, confidence, a sense of belonging, a confidant, a partner in crime, a sounding board, and if we are lucky, grace. Smoke going up from Ky to the family, and to you. God speed.

 

[Jack Black]

Very sad news Sorry you have lost such a good friend Elliott

 

[Wharn]

So sorry to hear this. May he rest in peace and you always cherish the moments you had with him. My condolences.

 

[VCM3]

RIP Gus ,condolences ,very sad news .

 

[glennbad]

Aw man, this sucks to read. Gus was such a good guy and forum denizen. He made sure that I was able to get my 2009 forum knife, even while I was recovering from medical issues at home.

RIP Gus...

 

[MattWRog]

Shoot, not much of the old guard left. We are thankful to have him in the patchwork of Bladeforums.

 

[TheFactor]

So sorry to hear this May he rest in peace with his favorite knives
My deepest and sincere condolences to all his friends and loved ones .

 

[JB in SC]

RIP Gus was an exceptional person. My condolences to his family.

 

[GigOne]

Gus was a great person, a true knifeknut, and a dear friend. Funeral arrangements are in the works (definitely sometime after Christmas). As soon as I get the details, I'll post them.

RIP Brother! Miss you!

 

[Blues]

Gus was a great person, a true knifeknut, and a dear friend. Funeral arrangements are in the works (definitely sometime after Christmas). As soon as I get the details, I'll post them.

RIP Brother! Miss you!

Good to see you, Jeff, despite the circumstances. Please stay in touch.

 

[Steven65]

Gus was a great person, a true knifeknut, and a dear friend. Funeral arrangements are in the works (definitely sometime after Christmas). As soon as I get the details, I'll post them.

RIP Brother! Miss you!

Jeff I have missed you buddy it's good to hear from you. I am sorry it's under such horrible circumstances.
I am going to miss our pre-Blade breakfast with Gus..........
I hope all is well with you. Please keep in touch.

 

[meako]

Sorry to hear this. Condolences to his family.

 

[JM2]

My condolences to family and friends. I don't think I ever spoke to him on the forum.

 

[GigOne]

Here is the visitation and funeral information for Gus.

Visitation: 26 Dec 24 (Thursday) @ 6 - 7 PM at Chattanooga Funeral Home East Chapel (404 S Moore Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412)

Funeral Service: 27 Dec 24 (Friday) @ 11 AM at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Chattanooga (722 Glenwood Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37404).

Burial: Will follow the funeral service and will take place at Chattanooga Memorial Park in Red Bank (501 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church in Chattanooga, TN.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east-ridge-tn/gus-kalanzis-12135610.

 

[navin74]

I am very sorry for your loss.

 

[Ernie1980]

So sorry to hear- prayers for his family from Texas